-> Idioms:

1. Don’t pull your eggs in one basket- Don’t risk everything n a single venture.
2. Drive someone up the wall- To annoy someone greatly.
3. Easier said then done- More difficult than it sounds.
4. Every cloud has a silver lining- There is something good in every bad situation.
5. Fit as a fiddle- In very good health.
6. Give someone the benefit of the doubt- Believe someone’s statement without proof.
7. Go to the extra mile- Put in extra effort.
8. Hit the nail on the head- To be exactly right about something.
9. In hot water- In trouble.
10. Jump on the bandwagon- Join a popular trend or activity.
11. Keep an eye on- To watch or take care of something or someone.
12. Let the cat out of the bag- To reveal a secret.
13. Like pulling teeth- Very difficult to challenging.
14. Make a long story short- To summarize briefly
15.Miss the boat- To miss an opportunity.
16. On the ball- Alert and competent.
17. Once in a blue moon- Very rarely.
18. Out of the blue- Unexpectedly.
19. Play it by ear- To decide a course of action as events unfold.
20. Pull someone’s leg- To tease or joke with someone.
21. Rain cats and dogs- To rain heavily.
22. Raining buckets- Raining heavily.
23. Right as rain- Perfectly fine or healthy.
24. See eye to eye- To agree with someone.
25. Speak of the devil- The person we were just talking about has arrived.
26. Steal someone’s thunder- To take credit or someone else’s achievement or ideas.
27. Take with a grain of salt- To not take something too seriously.
28. The ball is in your court- It’s up to you to make the next decision or step.
29. The last straw- The final problem in a series that makes the situation unbearable.
30. Through thick and thin- In good times and in bad times.
31. Under the weather- Not feeling well.
32. Until the cows come home- For a very long
33. Up in the air- Uncertain or undecided.
34. We’ll cross the bridge when we come to it- Deal with a problem if and when it
becomes necessary.
35. When pigs fly- Something that will never happen.
36. You can’t judge a book by its cover- Don’t judge someone or something by
appearance alone.
37. You can’t make an omelette without braking a few eggs- You can’t achieve something without
making some sacrifices or causing some damage.
38. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours- If you do something for me, I’ll do something for you in return.
39. Your guess is good as mine- I don’t know the answer.
40. Zip your lip- Be quiet.
41. A blessing in disguise- Something good that isn’t recognized at first.
42. A dime a dozen- Something common and easy to get.
43. A drop in the bucket- A very small part of something big or whole.
44. A piece of cake- Something very easy to do.
45. Actions speak louder than words- What you do is more important than what you say.
46. Add insult to injury- To make a bad situation worse.
47. Bite off more than you can chew- To take on a task that is too big.
48. Break the ice- To initiate conversation or interaction
49. Bury the hatchet- To make peace.
50. Burn the midnight oil- To work late into the night.
51. Caught between a rock and a hard place- Facing a dilemma where there are not
good choices.
52. Cost an atm and a leg- Very expensive.
53. Cry over spilled milk- To complain about something.
54. Curiosity killed the cat- Being curious can lead to trouble.
55. Cutting corners- Doing something poorly to save time or money.
56. Don’t cry over spilled milk- There’s no use in worrying about things that have already happened and
cannot be undone.
57. Spill the beans- To disclose secret information .
58. Sleep on it- To delay making a decision until the next day.
59. Piece of cake- Something that is very easy to do.
60. On thin ice- In a risky or precarious situation.
61. Kick the bucket- To die.
62. Go against the grain- To act or think differently from what is usual or expected.
63. Get cold feet- To become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision.
64. Drop in the bucket- A small insignificant amount in relation to a large whole.
65. Down to the wire- Something that is undecided or uncertain until the last moment.
66. Elephant in the room- An obvious problem or issue that everyone avoids
discussing.
67. Bite the bullet- To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.
68. Barking up the wrong tree- Pursuing the wrong course of action or making
incorrect assumptions.
69. Back to the drawing board- Starting over because a plan or idea failed.
70. Apple of my eye- Someone who is cherished above all others.
71. All thumbs- Clumsy or awkward, especially with one’s hand.
72. All ears- Listening eagerly or attentively.
73. A slap on wrist- A mild punishment or reprimand.
74. A fish out of water- Someone who is uncomfortable or awkward in a particular situation.
75. A chip on your shoulder- Holding a grudge or having an attitude of resentment.
76. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush- It’s better to have something certain than to risk losing it
by trying to get something better.
77. Whole nine yards- Everything; all details or components.
78. Up in arms- Angry or outraged about something.
79. Throw in the towel- To give up or surrender.
80. Take a rain check- To decline an invitation now but accept it later.
81. Save face- To avoid embarrassment or humiliation.
82. Over the moon- Extremely happy or delighted.
83. On the same page- To have a shared understanding.
84. Not playing with a full deck- Not mentally or emotionally stable; not thinking
clearly.
85. A wolf in sheep’s clothing- Some one who appears harmless but actually
dangerous.
86. Cut to the chase- To get to the point without wasting time.
87. Hit the hay- To go to bed or to go to sleep.
88. In the blink of an eye- Very quickly or suddenly.
89. It takes two or tango- Both parties are responsible in a situation.
90. Let sleeping dogs lie- To avoid stirring up old conflict or problems.
91. Once bitten, twice shy- After an unpleasant experience, you are cautious in similar situations.
92. Kill two birds with one stone- To accomplish two things with a single action.
93. Get a taste of your own medicine- To experience the same negative treatment that one has given to
others.
94.Turn a blind eye- To ignore something deliberately; to pretend not to see or notice.
95. Jump the gun- To start something too soon, before it’s appropriate.
96. Call it a day- To decide to stop working for the someone.
99. Turn the tables- To reverse a situation, often to gain an advantage.
100. Straight from the horse’s mouth- Information that comes directly from the original source

Important Words
1. Abandon - Forsake, Desert 51. Rash - Impulsive, Hasty
2. Abundant - Plentiful, Copious 52. Reconcile - Settle, Resolve
3. Acclaim - Praise, Applaud 53. Reluctant - Hesitant, Unwilling
4. Accomplish - Achieve, Attain 54. Resilient - Strong, Tough
5. Adversity - Hardship, Misfortune 55. Reverence - Respect, Honor
6. Affluent - Wealthy, Prosperous 56. Savor - Enjoy, Relish
7. Agitate - Disturb, Stir 57. Serene - Calm, Peaceful
8. Ambitious - Aspiring, Determined 58. Simultaneous - Concurrent, Parallel
9. Analysis - Examination, Study 59. Skeptical - Doubtful, Cynical
10. Apprehensive - Anxious, Nervous 60. Solitude - Isolation, Seclusion
11. Audacious - Bold, Daring 61. Spontaneous - Impromptu, Unplanned
12. Authentic - Genuine, Real 62. Stamina - Endurance, Vigor
13. Avid - Eager, Enthusiastic 63. Subtle - Understated, Delicate
14. Barren - Desolate, Empty 64. Sufficient - Adequate, Enough
15.Benevolent - Kind, Generous 65. Tenacious - Persistent, Determined
16. Captivate - Charm, Enthrall 66. Tranquil - Serene, Quiet
17. Conscientious - Diligent, Meticulous 67. Unanimous - Consensual, Unified
18. Contemplate - Ponder, Consider 68. Validity - Legitimacy, Soundness
19. Conventional - Traditional, Standard 69. Vibrant - Lively, Dynamic
20. Diligent - Hardworking, Industrious 70.Vigilant - Watchful, Alert
21. Diverse - Varied, Different 71.Vitality - Energy, Vigor
22. Eloquent - Articulate, Fluent 72.Vulnerable - Susceptible, Defenseless
23. Endure - Suffer, Tolerate 73.Wary - Cautious, Careful
24. Enthusiastic - Eager, Excited 74. Whimsical - Playful, Capricious
25. Exemplary - Outstanding, Excellent 75. Zeal - Passion, Enthusiasm
26. Fabricate - Invent, Manufacture 76.Abdicate - Renounce, Relinquish
27. Gracious - Courteous, Polite 77.Absolve - Acquit, Pardon
28. Hamper - Hinder, Impede 78.Acute - Sharp, Intense
29. Ignite - Spark, Kindle 79.Adept - Skilled, Proficient
30. Imminent - Impending, Approaching 80.Adversary - Opponent, Rival
31. Impartial - Fair, Unbiased 81.Affliction - Suffering, Hardship
32. Inevitable - Unavoidable, Certain 82.Agile - Nimble, Quick
33. Ingenious - Clever, Inventive 83. Alleviate - Ease, Relieve
34. Inquisitive - Curious, Interested 84. Ambiguous - Uncertain, Vague
35. Instigate - Incite, Provoke 85. Ample - Sufficient, Plentiful
36. Jubilant - Joyful, Ecstatic 86. Analogous - Similar, Comparable
37. Lavish - Extravagant, Luxurious 87. Anticipate - Expect, Foresee
38. Melancholy - Sadness, Sorrow 88. Arduous - Difficult, Strenuous
39. Meticulous - Precise, Thorough 89. Assertion - Declaration, Claim
40. Mundane - Ordinary, Routine 90. Aversion - Dislike, Hatred
41. Nimble - Agile, Quick 91. Belittle - Disparage, Diminish
42. Notorious - Infamous, Disreputable 92. Candid - Frank, Open
43. Obsolete - Outdated, Antique 93. Coerce - Compel, Force
44. Peculiar - Odd, Strange 94. Collaborate - Cooperate, Work together
45. Persevere - Persist, Endure 95. Composure - Calmness, Serenity
46. Plausible - Believable, Credible 96. Condone - Pardon, Overlook
47. Pristine - Immaculate, Spotless 97. Cryptic - Mysterious, Enigmatic
48. Proficient - Skilled, Competent 98. Deter - Discourage, Prevent
49. Prolific - Productive, Fruitful 99. Dilapidated - Run-down, Decrepit
50. Quaint - Charming, Picturesque 100. Disperse - Scatter, Distribute
 Similes
As brave as a lion
Meaning: Very courageous.
Usage: She faced her fears head-on, as brave as a lion, when she stepped onto the stage to deliver her
speech.

As busy as a bee
Meaning: Very busy and active.
Usage: During the festival, the volunteers were as busy as bees, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

As cool as a cucumber
Meaning: Very calm and relaxed.
Usage: Despite the chaos around him, he remained as cool as a cucumber, focusing on his work.

As easy as pie
Meaning: Very easy to do.
Usage: The math problem was as easy as pie for her, as she had practiced extensively.

As fierce as a tiger
Meaning: Very aggressive or intense.
Usage: The competition was as fierce as a tiger, with each team vying for first place.

As light as a feather
Meaning: Very light in weight.
Usage: The new fabric was as light as a feather, making it perfect for summer dresses.

As stubborn as a mule
Meaning: Very obstinate.
Usage: He was as stubborn as a mule, refusing to change his mind despite the evidence presented.

As wise as an owl
Meaning: Very knowledgeable and wise.
Usage: The old professor was as wise as an owl, offering insights that changed the students' perspectives.

As clear as mud
Meaning: Very unclear or confusing.
Usage: The instructions were as clear as mud, leaving the team confused about what to do next.

As bright as a button
Meaning: Very clever or smart.
Usage: Her son is as bright as a button, always asking insightful questions in class.

As heavy as lead
Meaning: Very heavy.
Usage: The box was as heavy as lead, making it difficult to lift.
As quick as lightning
Meaning: Very fast.
Usage: She responded to the question as quick as lightning, impressing the judges with her knowledge.

As sharp as a tack
Meaning: Very intelligent.
Usage: He’s as sharp as a tack, always coming up with innovative solutions to problems.

As sweet as honey
Meaning: Very sweet or kind.
Usage: Her smile was as sweet as honey, brightening everyone's day.

As tough as nails
Meaning: Very strong or resilient.
Usage: She proved to be as tough as nails, overcoming challenges that would have defeated others.

As blind as a bat
Meaning: Unable to see well.
Usage: Without her glasses, she felt as blind as a bat, struggling to read the text.

As fresh as a daisy
Meaning: Very fresh or new.
Usage: After a good night's sleep, she felt as fresh as a daisy, ready to tackle the day ahead.

As slippery as an eel
Meaning: Difficult to hold on to or catch.
Usage: The suspect was as slippery as an eel, evading capture time and again.

As silent as the grave

Meaning: Very quiet.
Usage: The abandoned house was as silent as the grave, making it an eerie place to explore.

As busy as a one-armed paperhanger

Meaning: Extremely busy.
Usage: During the holiday season, the store was as busy as a one-armed paperhanger, with customers lined
up at every register.

As funny as a barrel of monkeys

Meaning: Very funny.
Usage: His jokes were as funny as a barrel of monkeys, leaving the audience in stitches.

As sharp as a razor
Meaning: Very keen or perceptive.
Usage: Her wit was as sharp as a razor, always cutting through the nonsense with ease.

As neat as a pin
Meaning: Very tidy or organized.
Usage: His desk was as neat as a pin, with everything in its proper place.

As old as the hills

Meaning: Very old.
Usage: The traditions in this village are as old as the hills, passed down through generations.
As bright as the sun
Meaning: Very bright or cheerful.
Usage: Her enthusiasm for the project was as bright as the sun, inspiring her teammates to work harder.

Metaphors

Time is a thief.
Meaning: Time steals moments from our lives.
Usage: As we grow older, we realize that time is a thief, robbing us of precious moments we can never get
back.

The classroom was a zoo.

Meaning: The classroom was chaotic or noisy.
Usage: During group projects, the classroom was a zoo, with students talking over each other and running
around.

His words were a double-edged sword.

Meaning: His words had both positive and negative consequences.
Usage: While his criticism was intended to help, it was a double-edged sword that left many feeling hurt.

Life is a journey.
Meaning: Life is a series of experiences and changes.
Usage: As she reflected on her experiences, she realized that life is a journey filled with unexpected twists
and turns.

Her smile was a beacon of hope.

Meaning: Her smile brought hope to others.
Usage: In difficult times, her smile was a beacon of hope, encouraging everyone around her to stay positive.

The world is a stage.

Meaning: Life is like a performance where people play roles.
Usage: He believed that the world is a stage, where everyone puts on a mask to show a different side of
themselves.

He has a heart of stone.

Meaning: He is emotionally cold or unfeeling.
Usage: After years of disappointment, he developed a heart of stone, unwilling to let anyone in.

Her mind is a steel trap.

Meaning: She has a quick and sharp mind.
Usage: With her analytical skills, her mind is a steel trap, catching every detail others might miss.

He’s a walking encyclopedia.

Meaning: He is very knowledgeable.
Usage: Whenever someone has a question, they turn to him, as he’s a walking encyclopedia on nearly every
subject.
Her voice was music to his ears.
Meaning: Her voice was pleasant and comforting.
Usage: When she spoke, her voice was music to his ears, soothing his worries and fears.

The city was a concrete jungle.

Meaning: The city is filled with buildings and lacks nature.
Usage: As he navigated the bustling streets, he realized the city was a concrete jungle, void of green spaces.

He’s in the driver’s seat now.

Meaning: He is in control of the situation.
Usage: With the promotion, he’s in the driver’s seat now, able to shape the direction of the project.

Her tears were a river.

Meaning: She was crying a lot.
Usage: After hearing the news, her tears were a river, flowing endlessly as she struggled to cope with the
loss.

Their friendship is a fragile glass.

Meaning: Their friendship is delicate and easily broken.
Usage: After their argument, their friendship felt like a fragile glass, precarious and in need of careful
handling.

He’s a lone wolf.

Meaning: He prefers to be alone and is self-reliant.
Usage: In the office, he’s a lone wolf, often working independently rather than collaborating with the team.
 OXYMORONS

Bittersweet
Usage: The bittersweet moment of saying goodbye to my childhood home left me with mixed emotions.

Deafening silence
Usage: As the argument ended, a deafening silence filled the room, louder than any words.

Living dead
Usage: After working for 24 hours straight, I felt like the living dead.

Seriously funny
Usage: His speech was seriously funny, making everyone laugh while delivering an important message.

Jumbo shrimp
Usage: The restaurant served jumbo shrimp, an odd combination of large and small.

Act naturally
Usage: Before the photoshoot, the photographer told me to act naturally, which felt like a contradiction.

Pretty ugly
Usage: The storm left the sky looking pretty ugly, with dark clouds swirling ominously.

Awfully good
Usage: The cookies she baked were awfully good, even though she said she messed up the recipe.

Original copy
Usage: The artist proudly displayed the original copy of his famous painting.

Virtual reality
Usage: The game’s virtual reality felt so real that I forgot I was in my living room.

Alone together
Usage: They sat alone together on the park bench, lost in their thoughts but comforted by each other’s
presence.

Act naturally
Usage: I was told to act naturally, but it felt impossible with everyone watching me.

Civil war
Usage: The nation’s civil war was anything but civil, tearing families and communities apart.
Old news
Usage: By the time I heard the story, it was old news, but it still shocked me.

Clearly confused
Usage: When asked for an explanation, he looked clearly confused, unsure of what to say.

Open secret
Usage: It was an open secret that she was applying for a job at another company.

Random order
Usage: The students were called in a random order to present their projects.

Only choice
Usage: Leaving home was my only choice, though it felt like no choice at all.

Passive-aggressive
Usage: His passive-aggressive comments made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

Small crowd
Usage: Despite the cold weather, a small crowd gathered in the town square to celebrate.
 Onomatopoeia

Buzz
Meaning: The sound made by bees or similar insects.
Usage: The garden was alive with the buzz of bees, flitting from flower to flower.

Crash
Meaning: A loud, sudden noise of something breaking.
Usage: The dishes fell from the shelf with a crash, shattering on the floor.

Boom
Meaning: A deep, loud sound, often associated with explosions or thunder.
Usage: The thunder boomed overhead, signaling an approaching storm.

Chirp
Meaning: The short, sharp sound made by small birds or insects.
Usage: In the early morning, the chirp of birds filled the air with a cheerful melody.

Splash
Meaning: The sound made when something hits the surface of a liquid.
Usage: The children laughed as they made a big splash while jumping into the pool.

Creak
Meaning: A slow, high-pitched sound made by a door or floorboard moving.
Usage: As he entered the old house, the floorboards creaked under his weight.

Rustle
Meaning: The sound of leaves or paper moving.
Usage: The rustle of leaves signaled the arrival of the gentle breeze.

Pop
Meaning: A short, sharp sound, often associated with bursting or opening.
Usage: The balloon made a loud pop, startling everyone in the room.

Drip
Meaning: The sound of liquid falling drop by drop.
Usage: The steady drip of water from the faucet was irritating in the silence of the night.

Thud
Meaning: A heavy sound made when something falls or hits the ground.
Usage: He dropped the heavy book, and it landed with a thud on the desk.
Sizzle
Meaning: The sound of food cooking in hot oil or water.
Usage: The bacon began to sizzle in the pan, filling the kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma.

Whisper
Meaning: A soft, hushed sound made when speaking quietly.
Usage: She leaned in to whisper a secret, her voice barely audible above the noise.

Clatter
Meaning: A loud sound made by hard objects hitting each other.
Usage: The dishes clattered together as she hurried to set the table.

Giggle
Meaning: A light, silly laugh.
Usage: The children couldn't help but giggle as the clown performed tricks at the party.

Growl
Meaning: A low, guttural sound made by an animal, often indicating anger or aggression.
Usage: The dog let out a low growl, warning the intruder to stay away.

Fizzle
Meaning: A hissing or bubbling sound, often associated with something losing energy.
Usage: The fireworks began to fizzle out, leaving behind a cloud of smoke.

Snap
Meaning: A sharp cracking sound made by breaking something.
Usage: He heard a snap as he stepped on a twig while walking through the forest.

Rumble
Meaning: A deep, continuous sound, often associated with thunder or large vehicles.
Usage: The rumble of the train could be heard in the distance as it approached the station.

Hiss
Meaning: The sound made by a snake or steam escaping.
Usage: The radiator let out a loud hiss as it began to heat up.

Skid
Meaning: The sound made by a tire sliding on a surface.
Usage: The car made a loud skid as the driver tried to stop suddenly.

Bark
Meaning: The sound made by a dog.
Usage: The dog began to bark loudly, alerting its owner to the approaching stranger.

Clap
Meaning: The sound made by hands striking together.
Usage: The audience erupted in a clap, showing their appreciation for the performance.

Jingle
Meaning: A light, ringing sound made by metal objects hitting each other.
Usage: The keys jingled in her pocket as she walked down the street.

Tinkle
Meaning: A light, clear ringing sound, like small bells.
Usage: The wind chimes tinkled softly in the breeze, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Yawn
Meaning: A sound made when one is tired or bored, often accompanied by opening the mouth wide.
Usage: He let out a big yawn during the lecture, struggling to stay awake.